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• 58:33 Role of Low Vision Specialist for Students with VI

  Presented by Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center & Vanderbilt Eye Institute) on 9/21/2022
  TN VIVA 2022-2023
  Session Description:
  Dr. Robinson is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and serves as Director of Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He will give an overview of the role of a low vision specialist as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting students and young adults with impaired vision. Topics will include the differences between an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and low vision specialist as medical professionals supporting students with visual impairments, as well as opportunities for collaboration between teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists, among others.

  Uploaded Sep 21, 2022 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:45:37 Assessment & Instruction Considerations for Students with Cortical Visual Impairment Featured

  Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN D-B Project) and Lee Ellen Whitefield (Murfreesboro City Schools) on 2/10/2023
  TN VIVA 2022-2023
  Session Description:
  

  Uploaded Feb 24, 2023 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:36 Congratulations from Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn

  Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn congratulates the TSB Class of 2021. Thank you Commissioner Schwinn for your words of encouragement as we send our graduates out to do great things!

  Uploaded May 28, 2021
• 45:41 Finding Wheels: Strategies to Build Independent Travel Skills

  Presented by Dr. Anne Corn on 4/6/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
  Session Description:
  The 2020 edition of Finding Wheels from TSBVI is full of up to date information, strategies, activities, and personal stories. This is a great addition to instruction in the ECC areas of orientation and mobility, self determination, social skills, and AT.

  Uploaded Sep 01, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 58:33
  Uploaded Sep 21, 2022 by Allen Huang
• 52:27 Camps for Students with VI

  Presented by: Andy Joiner (TSB) and Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB), as well as students from the Vanderbilt University Program in Visual Disabilities on 1/12/2022
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  This session included an introduction to the TSB summer camp as well as a review of summer camp options for students with visual impairments throughout our region!
  
  Summer Camp Options PDF - https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/jko9kkscio0njmzioe4xqd81urx6khoe

  Uploaded Feb 22, 2022 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:5:34 RCVI Updates Fall 2021

  Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/27/21
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  Meet Allen Huang, the new director of the Resource Center of the Visually Impaired. He will share updates on ordering procedures and policies, as well as his vision for the RCVI under his leadership.

  Uploaded Sep 01, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 57:50 Preparing Students with Visual Impairments for Postsecondary Education or Employment

  Presented by Dr. Hilary Travers and Christina Muri Irland of Transition Tennessee on 1/24/2023
  TN VIVA 2022-2023
  Session Description:
  Transition Tennessee recently conducted a statewide study to explore the needs of educators who support transition-aged (14+) youth with visual impairments. The findings and implications of this study will be presented and discussed. Attendees will walk away with newly developed FREE resources to help them support students with VI as they work toward postsecondary education or employment.
  Resources:
  To request the latest VI-specific resources, scholarships, and accommodations documents email Transition Tennessee directly at [email protected]

  Uploaded Feb 24, 2023 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 51:25 Planning for What’s Next: TN VR Career Building Resources for Students with VI (with and without Additional Disabilities)

  Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN Sensory Services) on 11/4/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  Attend this session to learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing employment before or after high school graduation. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey and career building for students with VI considering independent and/or supported employment.

  Uploaded Nov 04, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 2:9:04 Nemeth and UEB Math/Science: Considerations for the Adoption of UEB

  Presented by Dr. Frances Mary D'Andrea (University of Pittsburgh) on 10/22/2021
  Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
  Session Description:
  Tennessee is in the process of discussing the adoption of UEB Math/Science in place of Nemeth for students who read braille. In this session Dr. D’Andrea will discuss the similarities and differences between the codes and lead a Q&A to address your questions.
  Resources:
  - Presentation slides: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/liaxyuyi0pu6oys44wvljsbv8a9zgo5e
  - BANA guidance for UEB math: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/gz5ixwg8e7whnymezf8cle72k1brd7rk
  - UEB resources 2021: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/4rmzwiebmmlk2gbm0l9vqs8u20c796wh

  Uploaded Oct 25, 2021 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)